Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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